While science and art have always been distantly related
fields of knowledge and practice, mathematics has brought the two subjects
closer together or rather intertwined the two together. Artists on a daily
basis use math as a tool to help them create, build, design, or even sculpt
their masterpieces. In order for them to draw a picture or build a statue for
example, it will require them to draw accurate lines, shapes, and/or figures,
all of which stems from mathematics.
In
this week’s lecture, Professor Vesna gives the class insight on many historical
individuals and one of them being a Dutch artist, Piet Mondrian. His work
really caught my attention and opened my eyes to see how much math truly
influences the arts. He was known, as Professor Vesna explains, “for using
horizontal lines in many of his drawings”. His ability to use his knowledge of
math (using geometric shapes and lines) to create art pieces, illustrates the
connection and the influence of mathematics in art.
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| The intricate lines and precise angles used help to create these animal origami |
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| Piet Mondrian's artwork |
The ability to construct
origami figures, as Robert Lang explains on his website, requires much
attention to mathematics. The way the paper has to be accurately folded at a
particular angle and have the right “crease” again comes down to incorporating
math into the arts. Another example that really caught my attention and helped
exemplify how mathematics can blend together both art and science, was watching
the video “Beautiful Chaos” on Nathan Selikoff’s website. It amazes me that
through the “Leap Motion Controller”, math equations consistently change as an
individual moves their hands and as a result it creates a piece of art.
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| The Parthenon- An example of the Golden Ratio which Professor Vesna explains is the, "ultimate connection of math and art" |
This week’s resources and lecture have proven to me that
science, mathematics, and art are all closely related to one another. As much as
people try to keep these areas distinct from one another, together they work
hand in hand and it is with this blending of these different subjects that help
individuals build and design masterpieces.
Sources:
Vesna, Victoria. Week 2 Lecture. https://cole2.uconline.edu/courses/63226/wiki/unit-2-view?module_item_id=970424
Wikipedia. Piet Mondrian http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Mondrian_CompRYB.jpg
Selikoff, Nathan. “Fine Artist Playing with Interactivity,
Math, Code”. http://nathanselikoff.com/works/beautiful-chaos
Lang, Robert. Origami Website. http://www.langorigami.com/art/creasepatterns/creasepatterns_art.php
Wikipedia. Parthenon http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:The_Parthenon_in_Athens.jpg
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